By Tom Ganser Correspondent Last week, the candidates vying for the 43rd District seat in the State Assembly vacated by Andy Jorgensen participated in a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters – Whitewater Area. Candidates Allison Hetz, a Republican, and Don Vruwink, a Democrat participated in the 90-minute […]
Author: Heather Perkins
AXIS Dance at Young Auditorium Nov. 2
AXIS Dance Company is bringing its talents to Young Auditorium tonight, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. AXIS Dance Company is one of the world’s most acclaimed and innovative ensembles of performers with and without disabilities. Under the Artistic Direction of Judith Smith, AXIS has collaborated with leading contemporary choreographers and […]
Two Whippets represent WHS at state meet
By Kevin Cunningham Sports Correspondent Whitewater High School’s cross country had a very successful day running in the team’s race at the WIAA Sectional on Oct. 22 and a chance at qualifying for the WIAA State Meet was at stake. Two of the Whippets’ girls – junior Allisan Barrett and […]
DOROTHY J. WHITE
Dorothy J. White, 85, died at Huntington Place in Janesville on Oct. 27, 2016. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cargill United Methodist Church in Janesville. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Betzer Funeral Home is assisting the Family.
Taxicab service could trim hours, increase fares
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Taxicab service is expected to continue in Whitewater in 2017 as part of a public-private partnership, though several changes could be on the horizon. At a Common Council meeting Oct. 18, Doug Saubert, the city’s finance director, announced he was submitting a grant application request for […]
Man charged with killing brother-in-law in Whitewater
A man charged with shooting and killing his brother-in-law in Whitewater Tuesday morning is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 4. Alan M. Johnson, 31, is scheduled to make an initial appearance on a charge of first-degree intentional homicide for the shooting death of Kenneth J. Myszkewicz, 43, in Whitewater […]
Colorful march
Members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater marching band make their way down Main Street Saturday morning in the annual Warhawk Homecoming parade. See more photos from the parade and coverage from the football game – the Warhwaks beat UW-Stevens Point 24-2 to remain undefeated this season – […]
Homicide suspect in custody
Police believe it was a targeted incident A Whitewater man was murdered earlier this week and the lone suspect is in custody, according to police. Ken Myszkewicz, 43, was found dead in his home on West Peck Street in Whitewater early Tuesday morning. Police had received a 911 call for […]
EDUARD BLECHNER
Eduard Blechner, 79, of Elkhorn, died unexpectedly at his home Oct. 25, 2016. He was born Oct. 17, 1937, in Ruda, Romania. He married Katharina, a dressmaker from Austria, in 1960, and they had three children. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in […]
THELMA BUTTS
Thelma L. Butts, 100, longtime Delavan resident, died at her children’s home in Janesville on Oct 26, 2016. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Delavan United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 1 p.m. to the time of service at the church. Betzer Funeral Home is assisting […]
